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Thomas Partey Faces New Rape Charges Ahead of Trial

2/12/2026

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  • Thomas Partey, a Ghanaian midfielder currently playing for Villarreal, faces two new rape charges authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to a 2020 report, following a Metropolitan Police investigation.
  • Partey, 32, has denied previous charges of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third, with a trial set for November 2.
  • He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on March 13 regarding the new allegations.
  • Partey remains on bail, allowing him to continue playing football while adhering to conditions, including notifying police of international travel.